DAP Reaffirms Commitment to Being a Multiracial Party

The Democratic Action Party (DAP) in Malaysia is resolute in its commitment to remaining a multiracial political entity. Secretary-General Anthony Loke Siew Fook declared that the party, founded 60 years ago by idealistic activists, champions justice and democracy for all Malaysians, irrespective of their race or religion. He stressed that DAP is a party for all the people, not one exclusive to a single ethnic group. "Today, DAP is 60 years old. As Secretary-General in 2026, I want to state clearly in this conference, DAP will remain a multiracial party for the people of Malaysia," Loke stated during the DAP National Convention 2026 at the International Convention Centre Putrajaya. He further elaborated that the party's core philosophy is to represent all Malaysians and work towards the nation's progress. "What we fight for is not about any one race but for the progress of the people of Malaysia. To make Malaysia a progressive nation, a multiracial society with diversity, but we can all live in peace and harmony," he added. Loke, who also serves as the Minister of Transport, highlighted that DAP has never adopted policies hostile to any particular race. He acknowledged the persistent accusations that DAP solely represents one race, describing it as the party's greatest political challenge. "For 60 years until today, the challenge we faced from the 70s to today is the same challenge: how we can break down the wall of racial politics," he said.

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Today, DAP is 60 years old. As Secretary-General in 2026, I want to state clearly in this conference, DAP will remain a multiracial party for the people of Malaysia.